The BoatshedWaiheke Island, AucklandSmall luxury hotel, Auckland

The Boatshed small luxury hotel on Waiheke Island is just five minutes up the hill from sandy Little Oneroa beach. Its casual and elegant atmosphere works in perfect harmony with its seaside location. The chic, architecturally designed small luxury suites offer panoramic ocean views. All day dining for hotel guests is a wonderful way to make the most of the hotel's beautiful design, architecture, art and the local surrounds, as well as the beautiful bay and ocean views. Romantic luxury accommodation, beautiful grounds with private dining enclaves, a chef's garden and options for in-house suites or self-contained bungalows ideal for families or couples travelling together.

The Boatshed started its life as the small Waiheke holiday cottage of designer David Scott, his dream of one day sharing this special place was realized with its perfectly executed transformation to what is now one of New Zealand’s best loved small luxury hotels.

The Boatshed luxury boutique hotel is just a 35 minute by ferry from New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, or 10 minutes by helicopter from Auckland. Five minutes stroll to the local Oneroa shopping & markets - three minutes to the beach.

Accommodation

The Boatshed is a small, personally hosted luxury hotel on Waiheke Island, Auckland which has just 5 guest suites (3 Boatsheds, The Lighthouse and The Bridge Suite) and 2 bungalows offering an eclectic mix of different spaces and styles but each providing comfort, space and perfect sea views.

Spacious with traditional porch and deck and high views over the coast

Sleeps two - super-king or twin bed. Can accommodate infant to 12 months, cot and bedding available

Private shuttered decks, open fire

The Bungalows

Separate traditional bungalows just a stroll from the main lodge with the same intriguing design and lots of indoor/outdoor living space. Ideal for a family or two couples travelling together. Can accommodate infant to 12 months, cot and bedding available.

Luggage and dressing rooms, large bathrooms with freestanding bathtub, open fire, private entrance

Meals

Dinner should be booked in advance, and there are lots of private dining areas on the property and options for lighter antipasto platters if preferred. Walk on the beach, read a book in the sun, relax and be pampered.